HIPAA Compliance / Tax Information

HIPAA Compliance Policy for Certain Health Plans Offered by the University

The University of New Mexico, as a hybrid covered entity under 42 C.F.R. Part 164.504 hereby designates UNM Medical Plan as health care components for purposes of complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

See Regents' Policy 3.7: Health Sciences Center Institutional Compliance Program for more information.

 

Mandatory Healthcare Notices

As an employer with a self-insured medical plan, UNM is required to inform benefits-eligible employees about certain rights and protections provided under Federal Law. These notices are provided to new employees at the time of hire and annually each plan year thereafter. View the current plan year Mandatory Healthcare Notices here. This packet also includes UNM’s Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices and other important information.

 

IMPORTANT HEALTH COVERAGE TAX DOCUMENTS (FORM 1095-C)

According to new Federal regulations, as an employee eligible for health coverage provided through The University of New Mexico (UNM), you are entitled to receive a Form 1095-C for the 2025 tax year, which serves as proof of the coverage offered to you. This Form was previously mailed only to individuals who had not eConsented to receive it electronically; however, due to new regulations aimed at reducing paperwork and administrative burden, UNM is no longer required to automatically send paper copies via mail. To request a copy of your 2025 Form 1095-C, you can:

 

View/Download Electronically

To access your 2025 and future Form 1095-C electronically, you will need to eConsent.

To Complete the “Electronic Regulatory Consent” election:

  1. Login to MyUNM
  2. Click on the “Employee Dashboard” link
  3. Click on the “Taxes” link
  4. Login using the Multi-Factor Authentication process if prompted to do so
  5. Select “Electronic Regulatory Consent”
  6. Click on the “My Choice” check box for your 1095-C
  7. Click Submit

 

Request a Paper Copy

If you prefer to receive a paper copy of your 2025 Form 1095-C, please contact Benefits & Employee Wellness at HRBenefits@unm.edu, or 505.277.6947.

 

Deadline

Forms will be provided by January 31 or within 30 days of request, whichever is later.

Note: You do not need to wait for this form to file your tax return, but you should keep it for your records.

This notice will remain available through October 15, 2026.